FAST Links

Below is a list of useful Assistive Technology (AT) websites. FAST also provides links to hundreds of organisations which can be searched separately through our database. Please contact us if you would like us to consider providing a link to your organisation on this page.

Voluntary Sector Websites

  • Ability Net - a charity that brings the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities. Through a number of centres around the country it offers a comprehensive range of services to disabled people, professionals, employers and statutory bodies.
  • ACE (Aiding Communication in Education) - provides a focus of information and expertise in the use of technology as an aid to communication.
  • Bathing Made Easy - provides comprehensive database of equipment for older and disabled people.
  • Disabled Living Foundation - an information and advice service on all aspects of disability.
  • Disability Rights Commission (DRC) - The Disability rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body set up by the Government to help eliminate discrimination against disabled people and to promote equality of opportunity. The site contains a significant amount of campaign and resource information.
  • emPOWER - charities consortium of users of disability equipment. emPOWER campaigns on behalf of disabled users of Prosthetics, Orthotics, Wheelchairs and Assistive Technology.
  • RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation) - is a national organisation of and for disabled people. Its key areas of activity are: supporting over 500 local and national disability organisations; campaigning for improvements in disabled people's lives; providing information to support independence and equality for disabled people.
  • Ricability - An independent research organisation that provides information for people with disabilities and older people. Reports and evaluation on domestic appliances to aids and general equipment.
  • RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) - campaigns and offers practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem.
  • RNID (Royal National Institute for the Deaf) - is the largest charity representing the 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.
  • Tiresias - information for people working within the field of visual disabilities.
  • WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative) - guidelines for creating accessible web sites.

Government Websites

Professional and Industry Representative Bodies

Funding Bodies

Non-UK Websites